Rental homes in Lewenborg-Noord, Groningen

Rental prices and market figures Lewenborg-Noord, Groningen

Lewenborg-Noord is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 63% of the 1,843 homes are rental properties, and as many as 54% are owned by a housing corporation. This means the majority of rental offerings are social housing, with a smaller share (around 9%) from other landlords in the private sector. If you are looking for a private-sector rental home, you will pay an average of €1,170 per month. The range runs from €648 to €1,500 per month, with an average floor area of 106 m². That works out to about €11 per square metre. The WOZ value in Lewenborg-Noord is €234,000, well below the average for the district Noorddijk en omgeving (€284,000) and the municipality Groningen (€295,000). This makes this neighbourhood relatively affordable compared to many other parts of the city. Renting in Lewenborg-Noord is therefore considerably cheaper than in districts such as Centrum or Oud-Zuid. At the top of this page you will find the current listings and daily prices of available rental homes in Lewenborg-Noord.

Living in Lewenborg-Noord, Groningen

Lewenborg-Noord is a typical Groningen expansion district from the 1970s and 1980s, built according to the then-popular woonerf principle. You notice it immediately: car-free inner courtyards, plenty of greenery between the homes and wide cycle paths that criss-cross the neighbourhood. The housing stock largely consists of terraced houses, semi-detached houses and low-rise apartment blocks of three to four storeys. It is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a village character, even though you are living right in Groningen. The largest age group is 65-plus (935 residents), but families and young couples also live here. With 875 single-person households, it is clear that single people also find their place here.

Facilities in Lewenborg-Noord

The Lewenborg shopping centre, on the Grote Beer, is the beating heart of the neighbourhood. Here you will find an Albert Heijn, an Aldi and various small shops such as a chemist, hairdresser and snack bar. For larger grocery shopping or more choice, you can drive to the Sontplein or the city centre in a few minutes. Primary school De Ploeg and public primary school De Pendinghe are within walking distance, and for secondary education, the Kamerlingh Onnes (now part of Reitdiep College) is easily accessible. Lewenborg sports park offers space for football and tennis, and De Papiermolen swimming pool is a bike ride away. The Lewenborgpark and the waterways around the district provide plenty of greenery for a walk or to walk the dog. GP practices and a pharmacy are located in the shopping centre.

Accessibility of Lewenborg-Noord

Accessibility scores remarkably high among residents: a 10 out of 10. Qbuzz bus lines (including line 1 towards Hoofdstation and line 15) stop at several points in the neighbourhood, and the travel time to Groningen Central is about 20 minutes by bus. By bike, you can reach the city centre in a quarter of an hour via the cycle path along the Damsterdiep. By car, via the Beijumerweg and the ring road, you quickly get onto the A7 towards Drachten or Hoogezand. Parking in Lewenborg-Noord is free and generally not a problem; most homes have a parking space at the door or in nearby parking bays. That is a big difference from neighbourhoods closer to the centre, where you need paid parking or a permit.

Resident Janny gives the neighbourhood a 9.4 and writes: "Cosy good place to live." She hasn't lived there long, but already feels at home. The overall resident rating stands at 8.9 out of 10. View all reviews and neighbourhood data for Lewenborg-Noord for a complete picture. Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Lewenborg-Zuid and Lewenborg-West, Lewenborg-Noord has a similarly quiet character but stands out due to the slightly higher rating from residents. Anyone considering renting an apartment in Lewenborg-Noord will find mainly spacious homes at moderate prices here.

Does a rental home in Lewenborg-Noord suit you?

With the large share of corporation homes, Lewenborg-Noord is interesting for tenants who qualify for social housing. Register with Lefier or the other active corporations in Groningen via the website of the municipality of Groningen for more information about waiting lists and allocation. Seniors feel at home here due to the quiet layout and nearby facilities. Families benefit from the schools and greenery. Starters and single people find affordable options, although the private-sector supply is limited: only 20 homes were rented out in the past twelve months. So respond quickly when something becomes available to rent in Lewenborg-Noord. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) in advance. Is buying an option? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Lewenborg-Noord; with a WOZ value of €234,000, buying here is relatively accessible.

What residents say about Lewenborg-Noord

Lewenborg-Noord receives an average score of 8.9 from residents based on 2 reviews. The highest sub-scores go to accessibility, housing, beauty and education (all 10). The lowest sub-score is community with a 7.5, which fits a neighbourhood where many single-person households live and not everyone automatically knows each other. Janny sums it up: "Cosy good place to live." Want to read all the reviews? Go to the neighbourhood page for Lewenborg-Noord for the full overview.

Compare rental homes around Lewenborg-Noord

Unsure between Lewenborg-Noord and surrounding neighbourhoods? Ulgersmaborg has a similar layout but is located slightly closer to the ring road. Hunzepark is newer in design and therefore sometimes slightly more expensive. Also check the broader supply in the district Noorddijk en omgeving or search all rental homes in Groningen. Buurtje.nl combines neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent a home but also choose the neighbourhood that truly suits you.